MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Reports of online child exploitation are surging in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received nearly 20‑thousand CyberTips last year, more than quadruple the number reported just four years earlier. So far this year, investigators have already logged more than 5,700 tips and made over 70 arrests. Officials say sextortion cases continue to surge, with reports already matching all of last year.
Attorney General Josh Kaul says the annual ICAC conference, underway through Thursday, helps law enforcement stay ahead of emerging online threats to kids.
